[Portman]

Rijkaard set for Milan? 

Monday 12 March, 2007 ::: channel4.com

Frank Rijkaard could leave Barcelona for Milan at the end of the season, according to reports in Italy.

The Dutch tactician is allegedly looking for a house in Milan, fuelling speculation that he might replace Carlo Ancelotti on the San Siro bench.

Rijkaard is contracted to the Blaugrana until 2008, but his deal has a clause which would allow him to leave the Nou Camp one year in advance.

The defeat in Sunday’s Derby della Madonnina has also increased the chances of seeing Ancelotti end his relationship with the Via Turati outfit in the summer.

“I believe my future here depends on the results I will obtain,” admitted the Rossoneri Coach.

“I would like to stay here for many years, but I know how things go in football,” added the tactician, who joined Milan in 2001.

It is believed that much will depend on Milan’s future in the Champions League, as well as their qualification for next season’s competition.

Yesterday’s defeat left the Diavoli six-points shy of the top four and only a victory in the Athens Final in May might convince the Rossoneri management to extend the Coach’s stay.

Rijkaard had already been linked with the Via Turati club, as he is allegedly tired of the tension between himself and the dressing room.

If the news were to be confirmed, reports suggest that Ancelotti might move in the opposite direction to La Liga, with Real Madrid allegedly interested in the Coach’s services.

[redbabies]

hope it happens.

we need fresh blood.

[Rossoneri7]

I think Carlo will still be here for one more season

[dst]

No No No!! No Rijkaard! No!

It's either Spalletti or Prandelli for me!

This post has been edited by dst: Mar 12 2007, 03:16 PM

[Tennie]

Much as I enjoyed the Llama when he was a player for Milan, I'm not sure he'd be a great coach for the Rossoneri. If he does come, he needs a peacemaker sort of assistant coach like Ten Cate used to be at Barca. Ten Cate's presence in Barca is sorely missed, as he was the one who kept the peace in the dressing room -- and this year, there has been story after story about this or that player being unhappy or of fights among players. So....no Rijkaard for me unless he's got an awfully good assistant coming with him.

[Portman]

No No No!! No Rijkaard! No!

It's either Spalletti or Prandelli for me!

I like Prandelli. I'd prefer him to Rijkaard anyday.

[milanista1899]

No No No!! No Rijkaard! No!

It's either Spalletti or Prandelli for me!

I don't think they have any/enough experience when it comes to winning titles so I think I'd rather keep Carlo. Both are excellent coaches though. I want to see one of the Milan family take over from Ancelotti.

[dst]

I don't think they have any/enough experience when it comes to winning titles so I think I'd rather keep Carlo. Both are excellent coaches though. I want to see one of the Milan family take over from Ancelotti.

Carlo not only hadn't won anything when he came to Milan (as a coach) but he also was considered (still is by some) a loser at that time!

[milanista1899]

Carlo not only hadn't won anything when he came to Milan (as a coach) but he also was considered (still is by some) a loser at that time!

True but we didn't have the same realistic ambitions we have now, and he's been here for 5yrs, to get someone new and not even connected with Milan would be a huge step (a much bigger one than when Carlo replaced Terim)

[HasanHasanly]

id prefer Carlo to all the coaches in the world....

[dst]

True but we didn't have the same realistic ambitions we have now, and he's been here for 5yrs, to get someone new and not even connected with Milan would be a huge step (a  much bigger one than when Carlo replaced Terim)

We need to take that step sooner rather than later!

But who was Carlo connected to Milan? If you mean as a former player then I don't think it would make that big a difference even if he wasn't. "It's good for la familia" I guess but then again Rijkaard is not even a proper coach yet IMO and I'd rather we didn't wait for Evani to come up through the young teams of Milan to the senior one!

[Jack Sparrow]

Let's see...coaches for Milan if HYPOTHETICALLY Carletto screwed up and got fired....

Numero Uno Choice:

Marco Van Basten: One Milan great replaces another. The 'la familia' thing is maintained. Knows all about the heritage of the club, so won't screw up. Can be extremely objective and there is no place for sentimentality on the team,only performance picks. Expect young exciting signings and Milan playing a 4-3-3 (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif) Is not gonna have a problem winning people's/player's respect. Carlo's excellent relationship with the players might actually carry over. Has exactly the right attitude. Somewhere between the sullen seriousness of Carletto and the Jose "Look at me, look at me, kiss my butt, I'm the special one!" Mourinho

Drawbacks:

Is Dutch, so will be stubborn, and might not be overtly flexible. Is still majorly inexperienced and tactical excellence to a large extent depends on experience.

All in all a revolution is guaranteed. Whether it'll be a great leap forward or into the sh!thole remains to be seen.


Choice Number 2: Marcelo Lippi

Easily the number 1 motivator in Italy and arguably one of it's greatest coaches ever. Might not try anything special, might not create a side built for domination, but will be a match winning side.

Drawbacks:
Why should this guy try hard? What's he got left to prove?

Choice number 3:

Juande Ramos

Current Sevilla coach.

Positives: Have you seen Sevilla play??!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) Fluid,attacking, and can make magic out of Brazillians. With Milan's attacking prowess, would be a sight to behold. Has sufficient experience, and a proven philosophy of play.

Negatives: Is Spanish. Might be a tempestous relationship with a much more conservative Milan management. Might not like the idea of not being able to call all the shots. And La Liga NOT EQUALS Serie A.


Choice number 4:

Jose 'The Chosen One' Mourinho

Positives: Big rep. Succesful. Huge media personality. Tactically astute. Hard taskmaster.

Negatives: Boring to watch. Big mouth. Expect to be at loggerheads with B&G 75% of the time. Will also be expensive.


These are my opinions.

Take your pick. I haven't really picked Spalleti or Prandelli. Spalleti will not leave Roma till he achieves something there. And Prandelli would be good for Gila. But won't be good for 'la familia' . Besides there are better out there if we really want. And mostly I have a bad feeling about this bloke. Especially when it comes to Europe.


Also rans: Bernd Schuster, Fabio Capello, Ten Cate, Portugal, dst,Bluesummers,han2503

[dst]

Capello is certainly NOT an option!!

What's with this objection about coaches being a part of Milan's history!?

Was Sacchi in any way related to AC Milan?? He was a shoe salesman before he became a coach and unless he owned Cesare Maldini's favorite shoe shop I can't spot any link between him and the club. And Arrigo Sacchi is the most successful coach in Silvio's era as Milan's president (well, along with Capello)!

MVB is not much better than Rijkaard so again no!!

I don't think so high of Lippi myself, I never regarded him a great coach and I wouldn't like him in Milan.

I really can't see why Juande Ramos is better than either Spalletti or Prandelli. I think the two Italians have done a much better job than him. Sevilla might play good football but they lack results (at least this season). They should have taken advantage of this crazy campaign already, they have many less injuries than any other club.

Spalletti plays with no forwards for two season in a row and look at what he's achieved! Prandelli has taken the best out of each one of his players in an unbelievable way. He has made Viola a top 4 club in no time and he also had an amazing spell at Parma and Verona!

ten Care is the only Dutch coach I think could be up to the job.

As for Mourinho... well... he's the best, I just hate his attitude (and I guess he also wouldn't like Don Silvio messing around with his plans...) !!

I think there's another thread about Rijkaard, or was it about Carlo's future? So please if there is indeed such one I would like someone to merge them so that all opinion be together.

This post has been edited by dst: Mar 12 2007, 08:14 PM

[milanista1899]

We need to take that step sooner rather than later!

But who was Carlo connected to Milan? If you mean as a former player then I don't think it would make that big a difference even if he wasn't. "It's good for la familia" I guess but then again Rijkaard is not even a proper coach yet IMO and I'd rather we didn't wait for Evani to come up through the young teams of Milan to the senior one!

If we don't win the CL then you could be right.

Yea, that's what I meant. How is Rijkaard not a proper coach yet? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

There's also Donadoni, Baresi, Tassotti & Galli (the last 3 I think have swapped around in the last 2 seasons) Carlo could swap with Donadoni & get his wish as the Italy coach. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

[dst]

It's proven this year that the master of the puppets was Henk ten Care. Rijkaard was and is nothing but just the showcase, he's only an apprentice.

If Italy manage to win Scotland this coming weekend then I think Donadoni will be safe for now. And I don't think he would leave the national team anyway.